Classic Niçoise Salad
Originating from Nice, France, the Niçoise Salad is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, known for its fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. It combines protein-rich tuna and eggs with crisp vegetables and tender potatoes, all brought together by a simple, tangy vinaigrette. It's a delightful way to enjoy a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cooked green beans, chilled
- 1 cup cooked baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- Mixed greens for serving
- For the Vinaigrette: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Arrange mixed greens on serving plates. Top with green beans, baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.
- Flake the drained tuna over the salad. Add the quartered hard-boiled eggs.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette generously over the salad just before serving.
Tips
- For best flavor, cook potatoes and green beans slightly ahead and chill them.
- Use good quality tuna packed in olive oil for a richer taste.
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